Mystery Science "Watery Planet"

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What type of water is found in oceans and is not safe for drinking?

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Salt water.

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What type of water do humans need to survive?

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Fresh water.

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What is the process called when gas changes into a liquid?

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Condensation.

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What is the term for the process that occurs when water falls from the atmosphere to the ground?

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Precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the term for fresh water that exists underground?

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Groundwater.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What is the main component of salt water?

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Sodium chloride (salt).

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What is the difference between salt water and fresh water?

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Salt water contains a higher concentration of salt, while fresh water has low salt concentration.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is evaporation in the context of the water cycle?

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What role does groundwater play in the water cycle?

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Groundwater replenishes surface water bodies and is a source of drinking water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4